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Perfect Plum Dress
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Rock this Preen frock for a fashion-forward and sexy look. This curve-contouring style is the epitome of cocktail chic and goes great with Dannijo's Jaxson Cuff.
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Purple stretch bondage jersey. One shoulder neckline. Ruched body. Cut-out detail on back. Exposed side zip. 34" from shoulder to hem.
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This dress runs very small! We recommend sizing up one or two sizes (see following fit notes for exceptions). XS,S,M,L. Size XS=00; Size S=0/2; Size M=4; Size L=6/8.

BUST: Great for any cup size - strap runs long but can be secured with fashion tape
WAIST: Very fitted - bondage jersey cinches in waist
HIPS: Very fitted
LENGTH: Mid-thigh to knee length - (on a 5'5" model)

UNDERGARMENTS: Should be worn with a strapless bra; use fashion tape to help secure strap if needed
FABRIC: Fabric has some stretch
GREAT FOR: All body types

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Sarah
Age: 36
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34D
Nov 14, 2011
feeling like a princess :_)
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I was told by a stylist that this dress runs small. I normally wear a 0 or xs, so I ordered a xs and a small as backup. I could not get the xs on, it was so tight. The Small was challenging to zip, but once it was on, it fit perfect! The dress was stretchy and very comfortable. Loved it!!! Thanks RTR!!!!
Kerry
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
May 13, 2013
Beautiful, sexy dress. Wore it to a wedding rehearsal dinner.
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Other
Fit runs small - I wore a medium when I usually always wear a small. I'm 34/28/37. VERY fitted but looks good on. Slimming. Got lots of complements. Paired it with a white cardi at night when it got colder. Wore it with nude wedges to dress it down a little.
Caroline
Top Contributor
Age: 24
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 105 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32D
Mar 13, 2013
Gorgeous dress -- so incredibly flattering!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
Runs VERY small! I had a very hard time zipping up the Small (Medium wasn't available). However the fabric is pretty stretchy so thank goodness it worked! I highly recommend this dress!
Nikki
Top Contributor
Age: 35
Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 123 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 34D
Jan 22, 2013
Fabulous and classy dress!
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Vacation
I rented this dress for Vegas trip. It does run super small. I normally wear a size 2 and the M fit like a glove. The material is super stretchy and hugs every curve. I loved this dress and felt beautiful in it. Would definitely rent it again!
Agnes
Age: 37
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Dec 4, 2012
Such a beautiful dress. I received compliments all night.
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
This dress does run a whole size smaller. I typically wear size S but ordered M instead (thanks to the RTR stylist) and it fits perfectly.
CMstylist
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 103 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32A
May 2, 2011
Chic dress...especially the color
Size worn: XS
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Beautiful fit! I wore it to a wedding and it worked perfectly. The only issue I had with it was that I found myself fussing with the bust area a bit. I'm small chested so I'm not sure if that was why, or if it was the cut. Runs a little tight
Sophie
Top Contributor
Age: 22
Height: 5' 2"
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Nov 15, 2012
Such an amazing dress for RTR Boston Party!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
everything is just perfect!
Danielle
Age: 27
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34A
Nov 14, 2012
Loved this dress on!
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I ordered this dress thinking I would wear the small based on the other reviews saying it ran small but ended up wearing the medium. It is very stretchy fabric so it is kinda a struggle to get on but once it is on it stays in place and looks great! Highlights curves and hides problem area's very well! You definitly need to have fabric tape to hide bra-or just go without if you can!
Nicole
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 10"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36B
Nov 13, 2012
My favorite RTR rental so far
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
This dress is SO flattering. It cinches your waist and sits at a perfet length on your thigh. It hugs in all the right places. I received so many compliments!
Kaitlin
Age: 29
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 120 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Petite
Nov 5, 2012
This dress was a hit - got tons of compliments!
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Dress definitely runs small like everyone said. I order a S and M and once I tried the medium on, I knew there was no way I was fitting into the small. Dress is fantastic though - very forgiving. Looks great - a nice deep plum color.
Kate
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 135 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Oct 22, 2012
Absolutely LOVED this dress!
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Wore this dress for a wedding and felt absolutely beautiful. I had my eye on this dress for awhile and was not disappointed - I received so many complements. The fabric is very stretchy so, like some of the reviews say, it is a little hard to zip at first but the fabric has a lot of give so don't be discouraged! Would definitely recommend it!!
Adrienne
Age: 27
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 145 lbs
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 36C
Oct 3, 2012
I LOVED this dress. It made me feel like a million bucks!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
The dress was snug but curved in all the right places. I normally would have wanted to go a size up but with a Preen dress it is made to fit tight yet it gives so you do not feel uncomfortable or self-conscious.
Allia280
Top Contributor
Age: 37
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 107 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34C
Sep 24, 2012
Great color, Great dress!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
As other renters say, this dress is tight but once on, it makes you look fabulous. Even though it is super fitted, its comfortable and flattering. The strap is long but can be managed. Overall, a GREAT rental!
Nora
Top Contributor
Age: 32
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36B
Sep 24, 2012
Perfect dress for a date w my boyfriend and then a friend's rooftop party.
Size worn: M
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Date
This tailored dress was made for me! The fabric is forgiving w it's stretchy quality. I think it would be flattering on other body types as well. It was difficult to return bc I loved it so much.
SK2011
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32C
Sep 23, 2012
Took some work, but I liked it...
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I really liked the idea of this dress. It was a beautiful deep purple and had amazing details...but honestly, I didn't love it. Everything in the past that I've rented fit so well that I didn't even bring a back up dress to the wedding...so I HAD to make this one work. FIRST: please believe the other reviewers and order a size up...this thing is TINY! I mean realllly tiny. I wear an XS in Herve and still couldn't fit into an XS in this. Second of all, make sure you ask for a newer dress...the one I received had a number of holes (first time ever with RTR) and I spent a ton of time having to safety pin them closed. Lastly, like others have said, the shoulder is really long, so make sure to bring some pins or sticky tape. Overall...I wouldn't rent again, but I did feel sexy the night of the wedding and had a number or compliments. (And OF COURSE the RTR customer service team went above and beyond when I told them there were holes and gave me RTR credit...thanks RTR team! )
Gretchen
Top Contributor
Age: 24
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 107 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 32C
Aug 21, 2012
it was a great birthday!
Size worn: XS
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
The dress fit like a glove, albeit a rather tight glove. It is extremely flattering and enhances and cinches your waist line. The colour is beautiful as well!
Tracy
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 130 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34C
Aug 13, 2012
When my boyfriend told me I was the most beautiful girl in the world.
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Dress ran small, but it was beautiful for the occasion
Meg
Age: 27
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32B
Nov 7, 2011
It was a dress I never would have found otherwise. Made me feel fabulous!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
I tried this dress on and it made me feel big, I always wear the XS but in this case it wouldn't zip over my hips. The small however looked beautiful on and it was snug in all the right places. Love the color!
dressmepretty
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 3"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
May 22, 2011
this dress made me feel beautiful and comfortable- dresses never disappoint!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
This dress is super stunning in person and gives you a really nice feminine shape. It does run on the smaller side and would recommend ordering a size up as a back up. I received a ton of complements on this dress and would definitely rent it again!
Amy
Top Contributor
Age: 30
Height: 5' 2"
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32B
May 20, 2013
Unfortunately didn't work out
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I was disappointed with this rental but it wasn't anything to do with rent the runway- it just didn't seem to work for my body. I had a wedding I was looking forward to and had my eye on this dress for months. I usually get a back 2nd dress option just in case but I'm always so pleased with my RTR choices I didn't think it was necessary this time. As everyone says the dress runs small and is quite form fitting. I got an XS and S- I wish there was an in between size because that would have been ideal. The S just didn't look quite right and the XS looked better but wouldn't have been comfortable for the night. The strap was quite long for me but could have been pinned- it was just another thing I would have had to deal with. For some reason my chest looked really flat in it and if I wore a bra with it I would have had to do a lot of taping. In the end it just seemed like there were too many things that didn't fit right that I would have had to fuss over throughout the night so I decided to borrow a friend's dress instead. I love RTR and I'm sure if I had called and had more time before the wedding they would have shipped another dress out to me ASAP. I'll rent from them again I will just be smarter about choosing a back up dress if it's a designer that I'm not used to wearing. Beautiful dress overall though.
Yanin
Age: 31
Height: 5' 1"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34C
Apr 22, 2013
Great Fit! Shows off Curves!
Size worn: L
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I had ordered two sizes and had to wear the bigger size. I also had to wear it with spanx under because if not it wouldn't close and I am usually a size 4. Thick material and not too stretchy. But overall, I loved it!
Mina
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 118 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Full Bust
Bust size: 34C
Apr 8, 2013
Pretty dress, but may be a little too sexy for a wedding
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I ordered this dress as a back up and I thought the fit was just a little too sexy for the wedding I was going to (black tie optional at a country club). I have a bigger bust so it just seemed, short, tight, and low cut - not my style for a formal classy wedding. Overall, it was a pretty dress, but I also had some issues with the fabric in the front folding awkwardly. I probably wouldn't order this again for a wedding, but maybe for a more social affair (like nye) with friends.
Kathleen
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 105 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32A
Feb 20, 2013
Do not rent this dress!
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
This dress was absolutely dreadful. I am a true size 0 and often times a 00. The XS and S would not go past legs. It was also not as pretty in it's structure in person. The folds would not fold in the right direction, the one strap was too long, and the skirt was out of sorts. I was very disappointed and will never rent this designer again. PS - I only gave it one star because I had to. I did not have the option of selecting zero stars.
Jennifer
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 100 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32B
Jan 30, 2013
Gorgeous!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Date
It was perfect. The color is a deep plum, and complements just about every skin color. It was very fitted throughout, so if you are self conscious about any part of the body, this dress is not for you. Even with the ruching, it is snug and not forgiving. Having said that, it is surprisingly comfortable. I will say my only gripe had to do with the one shoulder strap. It was extremely long, and I had to do a macgyver tuck, twist, pin thing to it. Other than that, it was great.
Nat
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 4"
Weight: 105 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34A
Jan 23, 2013
Pretty and unique
Size worn: S
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
I wore this to a formal affair, loved it but the ruffling needed some adjusting throughout the night. Otherwise it fit well.
pa
Top Contributor
Age: 34
Height: 5' 7"
Weight: 122 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Jan 19, 2013
too small.
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
too small
Jodi
Top Contributor
Age: 26
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Straight & narrow
Bust size: 32C
Jan 7, 2013
The dress is really pretty, but be careful to avoid a "malfunction"...
Size worn: XS
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Formal Affair
It fits tight, and is gathered to accentuate curves. My issue with the dress was that the strap that goes across the back was rather loose, and once I started moving around the strapless side kept slipping down. Even after I used adhesive strips I had to be careful to make sure I wasn't falling out.
Brittanie
Age: 27
Height: 5' 4"
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 36B
Jan 4, 2013
Runs way small
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
Not wanting to believe that I would ever be anywhere near a medium, I ordered this dress in a SM. Way to go Preen for destroying a girls self esteem. I got the dress on but could barely zip it up. I usually wear XS and SM or size 0-2. This dress was gorgeous but it just wasn't meant to be.
Katatouille
Top Contributor
Age: 38
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 100 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32B
Dec 24, 2012
Strap is too long for petite girls!
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
I rented this dress for a holiday formal. I mostly wear a size XS and had to wear a size S in this dress. My friends had to help me zip up. The strap is really long and had to be shortened which I did so with a safety pin and double sided tape. Since I had to shorted the strap, the back of the dress did not look like it did on the model. However, no one else could tell that I had to doctor the strap. With the exception of the extra long strap, the dress fit me very well.
lauren
Top Contributor
Age: 22
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 125 lbs
Usually wears: 2
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34B
Dec 12, 2012
Classy and sexy
Size worn: S
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Party
Beautiful material and color. Makes for an amazing shape since it ruches at the right spots. It is definitely tight and tough to get on but worth it after all the effort and looks better tight than loose. Once its on, it is super comfortable since the material is so stretchy and easy to look elegant and pretty. Highly recommend!
Meghan
Age: 26
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 115 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 32B
Dec 11, 2012
Customer Service at its BEST!!
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I rented this for a summer wedding, but when I got the dresses (a small and an X-small) they were both too small, even though I'm fairly small to begin with. I called rent the runway to let them know about the size issue, they were super helpful!!! They let me return the dress and gave me a credit for my next rental.
ashley
Top Contributor
Age: 27
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 6
Body type: Pear
Bust size: 34B
Nov 14, 2012
LOVED this
Size worn: M
Overall fit: True to Size
Rented for: Wedding
Want to rent again for sure. If you have large breasts, this will be tight in the chest. I am a B and it was a good, but snug fit. Nice quality fabric. Very form fitting.
Tinley
Top Contributor
Age: 32
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 97 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Nov 2, 2012
Great cocktail dress.
Size worn: XS
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Gorgeous dress! Definitely runs on the smaller in size, but the XS worked for me. I had to pin the should strap, though since it was a bit long otherwise.
Jasiel
Age: 26
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 117 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 34C
Sep 11, 2012
Beautiful dress but too small
Size worn: XS
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Other
Rented this dress in a XS with a back up size of S and ended up not even wearing it. I have a small and petite body type; around the time I rented it I weighted about 107 pounds and both dress sizes would not zip up. I loved the dress and material is amazing hence the three stars, but so disappointed it did not fit.
Aimee
Top Contributor
Age: 31
Height: 5' 5"
Weight: 160 lbs
Usually wears: 10
Body type: Hourglass
Bust size: 34D+
Aug 24, 2012
very cute, but runs very small
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
This was my backup dress for a wedding. I should've read the notes on the fit because it runs way small. I ordered a medium and it wasn't close to fitting. The medium fit my size 2/4 sister so she wore it.
D
Age: 30
Height: 5' 2"
Weight: 110 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32A
Aug 19, 2012
Smashed boobs
Size worn: S
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
Not good for small busts. Really smashed the chest area. Also runs very small. I returned it because I didn't find it particularly flattering.
FL
Top Contributor
Age: 28
Height: 5' 3"
Weight: 100 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32A
Aug 12, 2012
Very form fitting
Size worn: XS
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Party
I have a very small frame and the xs was way too small. The dress was tight around my body yet the shoulder of the dress was falling off me. Luckily I had a 2nd dress that was a much better fit!
Cayla
Top Contributor
Age: 22
Height: 5' 6"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Athletic
Bust size: 34C
Jul 23, 2012
Gorgeous Dress
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Formal Affair
I absolutely loved this dress. After sizing up, the fit was perfect. I had to use some tape to keep it in place, and it worked out well. This dress was great for formal.
SAHM28
Age: 32
Height: 5' 0"
Weight: 100 lbs
Usually wears: 0
Body type: Petite
Bust size: 32A
May 31, 2012
Way too small
Size worn: None
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I was so looking forward to wearing this dress to my friend's wedding. I received the package on time. I tried on the XS first, couldn't get the zipper up past my ribcage. I tried on the S and I had trouble with that as well. The straps are long and the right side bunching looked weird. This dress might look better on someone taller and thin. I had to send it back, but ended up finding a dress, still with tags, in my closet to wear. I hope my next experience will be much better than this one, other than that, customer service was great about it all.
Marisa
Top Contributor
Age: 25
Height: 5' 3"
Usually wears: 4
Body type: Hourglass
May 21, 2012
Great Dress!
Size worn: M
Overall fit: Small
Rented for: Wedding
I really loved this dress. It looked fantastic, however, I did have some issues before I left the house. First, the shoulder strap is very long, which required some creative pinning so that the dress would stay up. Second, the dress is very stretchy all over, which doesn't provide for much support when it comes to the chest. I felt like I had to constantly be pulling it up or else a minor "slip" would occur. Lastly, yes, you may have a minor heart attack when you're trying to zip up the dress, but fear not, it will zip all the way. Because it's so stretchy, you just need to pull the two parts together and it will zip just fine. Overall, the minor set backs were well worth the end product. The dress looked fantastic, perfect for the occasion, and I felt great. I definitely recommend this dress, just bring a pin and some fashion tape and you are set!
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